Bitterblue
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore is a reprint edition published by Penguin on September 17, 2013. This 608-page novel invites readers into the Graceling Realm, where Queen Bitterblue, having ascended to the throne as a child, begins to question the decisions made by her advisers regarding her father’s dark legacy. As she seeks to understand Monsea’s past, she explores the city streets at night, where she encounters two thieves who hold crucial truths about her father’s reign and one who may also capture her heart.
In this young adult fantasy, readers will find a rich tapestry of magic, memory, and romance woven throughout Bitterblue’s journey. The narrative delves into themes of leadership and the impact of a troubled past, as Bitterblue navigates her responsibilities and personal connections. With elements of dark fantasy and epic storytelling, this edition offers a captivating experience for those interested in exploring complex characters and intricate plots within a vividly imagined world.
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Enter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore.
When Queen Bitterblue took the throne of Monsea, she was a child, and her advisers ran the kingdom for her. Now she is beginning to question their decisions, especially how they handle the legacy of her father Leck, who who ruled through his Grace—a special talent for mind-altering—and his taste for darkness and violence. Bitterblue needs to know Monsea’s past to lead it into the future, so she begins exploring the city sreets at night, disguised and alone. As she does, she meets two thieves, who hold a key to the truth of Leck’s reign. And one of them, with a Grace that he hasn’t yet identified, holds a key to her heart.
Bitterblue is a gateway to the Graceling Realm that braids together magic, memory, and romance.
Look for Kristin Cashore’s highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep!
“Some authors can tell a good story; some can write well. Cashore is one of the rare novelists who do both. Thrillingly imagined and beautifully executed, Bitterblue stands as a splendid contribution in a long literarly tradition.” —The New York Times Book Review on Bitterblue
* “Brilliantly detailed and brimming with vibrant and dynamic characters.” —SLJ, starred review of Bitterblue
“There are some books that stick with you for years, and Kristen Cashore’s Fire is one of them. Thoughtful, steamy and completely original, Fire is YA fantasy at its absolute best.”—Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestselling Ember in the Ashes on Fire
A New York Times bestseller
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A BCCB Blue Ribbon Title
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